Movie Talk: Becoming Led Zeppelin

Movie Talk: Becoming Led Zeppelin

Author: Nick Bambach September 12, 2025 Duration: 1:05:17
Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss Bernard MacMahon's documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025), which focuses on the band's formation and first two studio albums. Support the show

Nick Bambach hosts Rock in Retrospect, a podcast that digs into the stories behind the artists who truly shaped our musical landscape. Each conversation goes beyond the greatest hits, exploring the personal journeys, creative breakthroughs, and enduring influence of iconic figures. Bambach brings in a different guest for every episode, allowing their personal passion and expertise to guide a deep dive into why a particular artist or band matters. These discussions are both insightful and genuinely funny, capturing the kind of talk you’d have with a friend about a shared musical obsession. While the core of the podcast is artist-focused, it also branches out to examine the institutions and ceremonies that frame music history, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions to the spectacle of the Grammys. Tuning in feels like joining a lively, informed debate about the sounds that define generations. You’ll come away from each episode with a richer understanding of the music you love and probably a few new additions to your playlist. It’s a celebration of legacy, filled with the kind of context and humor that makes music history come alive.
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Movie Talk: Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:54
Jack Firneno and Michael Grosvenor (hosts of Glass Houses: A Billy Joel Podcast) join Nick to discuss Part I of HBO's epic 5-hour documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Jack and Michael worked on the movie and even appe…
Artist Spotlight: Kenny Chesney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:37
Jordan Collins (co-host of Guilty or Great: Movies on Trial) returns to discuss the career and legacy of country music icon Kenny Chesney. We talk about Chesney's rise to superstardom in the late 1990s, the artists and g…
Interview with John Wood (Producer of The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:11
Film producer John Wood joins Nick to talk about his documentary The Session Man (2023), which is about the career of rock-and-roll pianist and organist Nicky Hopkins. We talk about Hopkins' pending induction into the Ro…
Artist Spotlight: Howard Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:36
Brian and Sarah Linnen (Hosts of the Permanent Records Podcast) and Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast) join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of new wave legend Howard Jones. We discuss Jones' catalog of fant…
Movie Talk: Ennio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:29
Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss Giuseppe Tornatore's 2021 documentary Ennio which focuses on the career of iconic film composer Ennio Morricone. Some of Morricone's most famous scores include The Good, Th…
Artist Spotlight: Soda Stereo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:32
Carlos Alomar and Miguel Gálvez join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic Argentinian rock band Soda Stereo. Carlos is a living legend who collaborated with so many iconic musicians, a who's who of the mus…
Introducing Our Patreon Page! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:59
It's our show's 4-year anniversary today, and I've got some big news to share: we're starting a Patreon page! Nick covers the reasons for starting a Patreon, what costs it covers, and gives a rundown of the membership ti…
Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:18
Get ready for an "anything goes" episode of Rock in Retrospect! Patrick Dupuis (Eyerolls Every Time, Folks!), Hector Contreras, and Tony Greathouse return to tackle some entertaining music questions, covering everything…
Movie Talk: Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:47
Mike Wiles (Retro Rock Roundup) returns to discuss the 2024 documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, which is currently streaming on Hulu. Mike also talks about seeing Springsteen in concert multi…
Artist Spotlight: Brand New [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:40
Writer and podcaster Jordan Raycine returns to the show to talk about the band Brand New. Support the show